News - Part 5

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Carlos Acosta returns to Birmingham

Having graced the Hippodromes stage in 2010 with Ballet Nacional de Cuba during International Dance Festival Birmingham, Carlos Acostareturnsto Birmingham this week with Premieres Plus: Premieres Plus combines his outstanding classical technique with some of the most celebrated works of recent years. The night includes Russell Maliphants masterpiece Two, originally created for Sylvie Guillem (Mesmerising…

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DanceXchange launches new website

DanceXchange have launched a brand new website. To have a look around, sign up to their mailing list and browse upcoming events, visit the website by clicking this link here.

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Full steam ahead for Rosie Kay’s The Great Train Dance

Rosie Kayis bringingThe Great Train DancetoSevern Valley Railway.Acclaimed dancers from Rosie Kay Dance Company have joined with Mubu Music and hundreds of student dancers to create this thriller for families aboard Severn Valleys steam trains. Book you tickets here. The Great Train Dance performers will transform the Severn Valley Railway into a magical family experience…

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YDE opens applications for young choreography scheme

If youd like to create new work, get one-to-one mentoring from a professional choreographer, attend a top-class residential programme and see your work performed on stage at the Royal Opera House,YDE Young Creatives 2012 may just be for you. YDE Young Creatives, the national programme to develop young peoples skills in choreography, will be running…

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Zumba classes in the West Midlands

Zumba is an incredibly popular way to enjoy dance and get fit. Heres a round-up of where and how you can get involved in Zumba classes in the West Midlands. If youve yet to be hooked by the Zumba craze, heres a quick catch-up: Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program created by dancer and…

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David Massingham to feature in BBC Four show

Artistic Director of DanceXchangeDavid Massingham has been included in BBC Four programmeDance! The Most Incredible Thing about Contemporary Dance. Heres more information about the show: In this illuminating programme, Charles Hazlewood immerses himself in the world of contemporary dance, actively participating in it, to discover how movement works for him and to find his own…

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Driver required for Rosie Kay’s The Great Train Dance

Rosie Kay Dance Company needs a driver to help with transport forThe Great Train Dance this week. Here are the details: Due to an injury I am looking for a driver to help me next week,Wed 29th June-Saturday 2nd July.They need a car and insurance, and we would pay for petrol and a small fee….

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Ballet Black at Lichfield Festival

As part of its 10-yearanniversary, Ballet Black will beperforming at this years 30th Lichfield Festival. Celebrating their tenth year, Cassa Panchos award-winning company of black and Asian ballet dancers has gathered huge success and a substantial following over recent years. Presenting entirely new work from a range of dynamic choreographers, the company has worked with…